Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chili-Pecan Crunch
Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chili-Pecan Crunch blend velvety, citrus-kissed sweet potatoes with warm ginger and cinnamon for a bright, cozy flavor. A candied pecan topping brings a crackly, spicy-sweet finish that contrasts the creamy mash. Serve for holiday dinners or cool-weather gatherings alongside roasted meats or as a standout vegetarian side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chili-Pecan Crunch, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the sweet potato chunks into a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. In a bowl, stir together the orange juice, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, orange zest, and ginger. Pour this mixture over the sweet potatoes.
- 2
Cover and cook on Low until the sweet potatoes are very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Stir every hour. Cooking time will vary based on the size of the chunks and the age of the sweet potatoes.
- 3
Meanwhile, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4
In a small bowl, combine the candied ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Set the spice mixture aside.
- 5
Toast the pecans in a nonstick pan, stirring or shaking the pan constantly, until lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and stir until melted. Mix in the spice mixture and stir to coat the pecans. Sprinkle with brown sugar and water and mix to coat all the pecans. Cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid evaporates, about 2 more minutes.
- 6
Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and let them cool.
- 7
Mash the sweet potatoes with a hand mixer or potato masher along with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cream, and salt. Lightly chop the cooled pecans and sprinkle them on top. Garnish with fresh mint.
- Calories 309.2 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 3.96 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 39.46 g 14%
- Total Fat 15.68 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 4.26 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.52 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 84.94 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 6.56 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 16.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 45.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1118.3 mcg Good Source 124%
- Vitamin C 33.31 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chili Pecan Crunch is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Crystallized Ginger, and Dried Orange Peel. Each serving provides about 309.2 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chili-Pecan Crunch made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Crystallized Ginger, Dried Orange Peel, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chili-Pecan Crunch?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chili-Pecan Crunch easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chili-Pecan Crunch healthy?
- Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chili-Pecan Crunch has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 309.2 calories and 3.96 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.26 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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